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Friday, 23 November 2012

Faux Buckle Card

Hi bloggers! Labels 18, not 20 for a change! You know I just had to do it though, another buckle card, well it is actually a faux buckle card! I am not sure what it is about these, but I just love making them in all their different configurations. Diagonally this time. I started with the background which was embossed with the Mystic Embossibility folder. It is easily extendable because the pattern repeats so that is what I have done to get the larger size background. I used the three largest sizes dies in the Labels 18 set for my frames, one large and two slightly smaller ones. For the largest size, I added the matching pearl Nestabling to really bling up the centre of my card. I used one of the Justrite border stamps and white embossed it for my strip in my buckle. I added an aqua mat for it and cut the ends into forks. On a piece of coconut white card, I stamped the Justrite Fleur de lis stamp and white embossed it. I stamped my sentiment in the open area using Broken China distress ink and I edged it too to bring out the pattern in the embossing. I cut it out with the matching labels 20 die. Since it is a faux buckle card, I haven't actually woven my strip through the frames. I didn't want my strip to cover the Nestabling, so I have just made it look like the strip is woven when in fact I have just placed it between the frames and attached mounting foam on the back to hold them in place (making it a faux buckle card!) I placed the sentiment tag in the centre with mounting foam. I used some aqua silky crush ribbon across the bottom of the card and tied a double bow. I used some pearl stick pins and a fancy brad from my craft stash for the middle of the bow. The only thing left to do was the piercing around the edges to complete my buckle card. I hope you're not all buckled out! All for now, Sue x

Well i just knew it would be there somewhere and there it was - a little labels 20 lolReally like the bucklecards they look amazing in any configuration.Hope you had a super Thanksgiving yesturday.TFSHugsAmanda x

Good Morning Sue,Well what can i say other than the usual, what a stunning card and again one of my favourite colours, the teal!!! love the antique button on my favourite teal crushed ribbon, have a great day, hugs to you hun, Vick xxxthe-artful-codger.blogspot.comMy YT Channels vixcrafts and saturatedcanary

morning SueYou have just made my mind up about buckle cards. I really like them. I know it has taken me a while to decide but yes they are for me. I love today's colours and the configuration.I think this would make a good man card changing the colour scheme of course.Janet x

Hello Sue!O dear! another for my list, Justrite borders! I don't think I want them....then you use them,they look so delicate, and I think, that looks nice! loving the Aqua on your cards too Sue!loveMarg

Morning Sue ,another day another lovely card.Am loving the colours that you are using.Hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving-this year is the first year i have missed being in america for quite a few years[boo hoo]but hey ho life goes on,take care,x

Pretty card Sue... I havent "spellbound" for ages...might try this one. I am getting withdrawal symptoms from not crafting. Oh why do i have to work???? Oh yes i remember.....to buy crafty things hehe!

Hi Sue I am certainly not fed up with buckle cards because I am yet to do one...just waiting for my Christmas dies to make one! I got the project book yesterday and absolutely love it! It really has a professional feel about it and loved the instructions and illustrations. I went through the book guessing which cards were yours LOL! Take care Love Michelle xxx

Morning Sue, These buckle cards are great. I love the effect they give. Think I am going to have to get the Just Rite stamps even though I am not a very good stamper, they just finish things off. Have a good weekend.

Hi SueLovely card - I really like the buckle cards (or faux buckle in this case). I really must try to make one. I like the fact that they can be male or female by really just changing colour & taking away bows etc. Finally managed to track down labels 20 - although I think it's coming from America - so I'll be able to have a go at some of your gorgeous cards!!

What a lovely card. I too am addicted to these colours, but I can't use the nestabling. Seems to precious to actually put in on a card. I have a wedding to make for next year maybe that will be the time. For now, I'll just look at it! xx

Hi sue what a lovely card the colours are great,I still haven't tried a buckle style card and I don't have these label dies!! Must add them to my wish list!! Cos I do like this layout,I got my book yesterday and its stunning!! I've already done one of the xmas cards and I'm going to do your xmas card today, must say all the samples are stunning.love lesley xx

Hi Sue,Happy thanksgiving hope you are having a great day.Love this card and the colour is gorgeous another design for me to aspire to achieving.Have got my project book at last. Sue its brilliant, worth every penny, just need more hours in the day to play!!!Love and best wishes, BrenLel

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